Cabela's combo outfit!

Took a buddy who has never fly fished to the "Great Waters Fly Fishing Expo" in Minneapolis this past weekend. He seems interested in taking the plunge into fly fishing. He and I have been looking at some "entry level" set-ups.

We came across the "Cabela's Genesis" Fly Fishing Outfit. Comes with choice of rod, reel, line, leader, backing, etc. as well as some flies, chest pack and other accessories. Seems like a good deal. Anyone have any thoughts on this outfit? Thanks.

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Hey, for $135 you can't go wrong, if you end up not liking flyfishing(highly unlikely)you can always give to some deserving youngster or some local fly club that has a program for kids.

I have no experience with this combo but, as I recall, others who have tried it have posted tht it was a good value and Ok as a beginner's combo.

I have a Cabela's 71/2' 3wt combos and like it. My tying instructor was impressed with it.
Just bought a 71/2' 5wt for a friends birthday.

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Cactus

I have a Genesis outfit that I bought when I started FF'g less than a year ago. I have been very happy with it for what it is ... an inexpensive way to try out FF'g. With the exception of waders, you have everything that you need to get out and fish for $135.

Once your friend figures out which type(s) of FF'g he prefers, he can upgrade his equipment appropriately.

Hope this helps.

Dave

Heck, if he doesn't like it, Cabelas has just about the best return policy af any store that I know.

[This message has been edited by Soup (edited 05 April 2005).]